Total 2 Director/C-Level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in CBD (Central Area)

Main purpose of the job

The Global Procurement Director for Risk Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for implementing procurement purpose, vision, strategies, and governance. This position involves representing the Global Procurement leadership team and providing guidance to the respective global procurement team. Ensuring adherence to defined governance, policies, and processes, including risk management, is a key responsibility. Additionally, the Global Procurement Director advocates for sustainable procurement, innovation, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Managing stakeholder relationships, developing strong partnerships with suppliers, and overseeing agenda-specific plans and budgets are critical components of this role. Non-compliance management and tracking key performance indicators for the procurement function are also key responsibilities. Overall, the Global Procurement Director drives operational excellence, cost control, and continuous improvement in alignment with Asahi's overall strategy and benchmarks.

This position reports to the Global Procurement CEO.

Accountabilities and deliverables

• Implement Procurement purpose, vision, strategies and governance.
• Represent Global Procurement leadership team.
• Provide leadership to the respective Global Procurement team and oversee the definition, implementation and successful execution of functional goals.
• Promote one team spirit between all regions to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge.
• Ensure implementation of Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement and well-being).
• Ensure adherence to defined governance, policies and processes through their design, implementation and monitoring.
• Protect all company’s assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures.
• Protect reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation.
• Advocate and foster Sustainable Procurement (incl. CSR) and Procurement innovation strategies and projects.
• Support the complete definition, implementation and successful execution of category strategies.

• Represent Procurement in relevant committees and governance bodies.
• Build and enhance strong stakeholder relationships across all agenda specific procurement activities.
• Develop and maintain strong partnership with suppliers focusing on agenda-specific aspects such as performance and quality assurance.
• Manage and track agenda specific plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPI’s.
• Lead global Risk management focusing on extended agenda: price volatility, supplier stability, and product or service availability.
• Manage Global Procurement Office Legal team
• Support Procurement cost centre, perform cost control activities, analyse cost effectiveness and define saving opportunities with the aim to ensure appropriate cost-performance-ratio and financial well-being of the function.
• Support Procurement operational excellence, including its processes and systems.
• Support continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks.
• Develop, establish and track KPIs specifically tailored to measure and evaluate the performance of the procurement function.
• Non-compliance management.

Key qualification criteria

• University degree, preferably in Business related field (master’s degree preferred)
• Proficiency in English
• 10+ years of professional experience, whereof 5+ years in Risk Management
• International experience from a multinational company
• 5+ years of proven managerial experience
• MS Office Suite

Expected Competencies

• Stakeholder & Supplier Management
• Risk Management and Governance
• Process Excellence
• Shapes Culture
• Drives Positive Impact
• Strategic Foresight

What we offer

• Position in the new Global Procurement Office in Singapore (effective 2024)
• Local contract in Singapore with a corresponding remuneration package
• Relocation support and Mobility allowance for the employee and the family in case of relocation
• Local benefits

Resident Assistant Director
Do you have experience of working as an assistant director in a professional environment, a passion for directing theatre and developing your craft? Do you want to gain experience of all the different aspects of running a theatre? The Resident Assistant Director (RAD) position is a 12 month opportunity for early career theatre directors to be resident at the Donmar. Not only is this a chance for you to develop your craft, but also to grow your understanding of how a theatre is run and develop your skills as an artistic leader of the future. The aim is to give a rounded experience of all the different component parts of how a producing theatre runs, and the different skills and considerations involved in artistic leadership.

Terms: 12 months, full time Salary: £25,376

Application deadline: 10am on Monday 9 October 2023

Round One Interview Dates: week commencing 23 October Round Two Interview Dates: week commencing 30 October

Please apply through our application portal Breathe, where you can download and submit your application forms.

Please note that we do not accept CVs or cover letters; submissions received without correct forms, or outside of our online portal Breathe will be declined.

If you have any questions, or require an alternative format to apply, please email jobs@donmarwarehouse.com.

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